TOD:
Yesterday, I indulged in some shopping!!!
Books:
The Food of France, by Waverly Root. It's considered a classic on the subject.
Fork It Over, by Alan Richman, who is a pompous jerk but writes well.
CDs:
Sunday in the Park with George, the 2006 London Cast Recording. Der B and I played this on our way home. We both enjoyed it a lot. For a reduced orchestration, which had us concerned, it held up quite well.
By Request, by Wendy Carlos. Originally released in 1975, back when I was in college and Wendy was still known as Walter, this is a mixed bag, ranging from her early electronic experiments to a variation and fantasy on a theme by Elgar titled "Pompous Circumstances," a long piece that was actually banned in Britain! It also has the craziest instrumental rendition of "What's New Pussycat" that I've ever heard, the craziest vocal version of course being that of Jason Graae.
And...
DVD:
Chuck Jones - Extremes and Inbetweens. I don't know if this is a bio or an interview or what. It originally was broadcast on PBS as part of Great Performances, and includes Jones himself commenting on his work. Jones is a hero of mine, and I look forward to watching it.